❓ Hon Robin Chapple asks about the status of an inquiry into toxic chemicals used in the Kimberley. Hon Kim Chance confirms the inquiry is underway, details are being finalised, and an announcement is expected soon.
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On Saturday, 31 March 2001 the minister pledged to pursue an inquiry into the toxic chemicals used in the Kimberley, which critics claim have led to premature deaths. (1) Is this inquiry taking place? (2) If so, in what manner and form? (3) If not, when will it commence? Hon KIM CHANCE
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, the inquiry is taking place. (2) Details of the inquiry process are being finalised, following the receipt of specialist advice from relevant agencies. A process has been initiated aimed at contacting all former Agriculture Protection Board employees involved with chemical spraying in the Kimberley. More accurately, it should say those involved between the mid 1970s and mid 1980s. A qualified, independent reviewer will be engaged to review all available information and to oversee the interviews of those who are contacted. I expect to make an announcement with all of the current details this week; in fact, possibly even as soon as tomorrow. (3) Not applicable.
(1) Is this inquiry taking place? (2) If so, in what manner and form? (3) If not, when will it commence? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, the inquiry is taking place. (2) Details of the inquiry process are being finalised, following the receipt of specialist advice from relevant agencies. A process has been initiated aimed at contacting all former Agriculture Protection Board employees involved with chemical spraying in the Kimberley. More accurately, it should say those involved between the mid 1970s and mid 1980s. A qualified, independent reviewer will be engaged to review all available information and to oversee the interviews of those who are contacted. I expect to make an announcement with all of the current details this week; in fact, possibly even as soon as tomorrow. (3) Not applicable.
(2) If so, in what manner and form? (3) If not, when will it commence? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, the inquiry is taking place. (2) Details of the inquiry process are being finalised, following the receipt of specialist advice from relevant agencies. A process has been initiated aimed at contacting all former Agriculture Protection Board employees involved with chemical spraying in the Kimberley. More accurately, it should say those involved between the mid 1970s and mid 1980s. A qualified, independent reviewer will be engaged to review all available information and to oversee the interviews of those who are contacted. I expect to make an announcement with all of the current details this week; in fact, possibly even as soon as tomorrow. (3) Not applicable.
(3) If not, when will it commence? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, the inquiry is taking place. (2) Details of the inquiry process are being finalised, following the receipt of specialist advice from relevant agencies. A process has been initiated aimed at contacting all former Agriculture Protection Board employees involved with chemical spraying in the Kimberley. More accurately, it should say those involved between the mid 1970s and mid 1980s. A qualified, independent reviewer will be engaged to review all available information and to oversee the interviews of those who are contacted. I expect to make an announcement with all of the current details this week; in fact, possibly even as soon as tomorrow. (3) Not applicable.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, the inquiry is taking place. (2) Details of the inquiry process are being finalised, following the receipt of specialist advice from relevant agencies. A process has been initiated aimed at contacting all former Agriculture Protection Board employees involved with chemical spraying in the Kimberley. More accurately, it should say those involved between the mid 1970s and mid 1980s. A qualified, independent reviewer will be engaged to review all available information and to oversee the interviews of those who are contacted. I expect to make an announcement with all of the current details this week; in fact, possibly even as soon as tomorrow. (3) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, the inquiry is taking place. (2) Details of the inquiry process are being finalised, following the receipt of specialist advice from relevant agencies. A process has been initiated aimed at contacting all former Agriculture Protection Board employees involved with chemical spraying in the Kimberley. More accurately, it should say those involved between the mid 1970s and mid 1980s. A qualified, independent reviewer will be engaged to review all available information and to oversee the interviews of those who are contacted. I expect to make an announcement with all of the current details this week; in fact, possibly even as soon as tomorrow. (3) Not applicable.
(1) Yes, the inquiry is taking place. (2) Details of the inquiry process are being finalised, following the receipt of specialist advice from relevant agencies. A process has been initiated aimed at contacting all former Agriculture Protection Board employees involved with chemical spraying in the Kimberley. More accurately, it should say those involved between the mid 1970s and mid 1980s. A qualified, independent reviewer will be engaged to review all available information and to oversee the interviews of those who are contacted. I expect to make an announcement with all of the current details this week; in fact, possibly even as soon as tomorrow. (3) Not applicable.
(2) Details of the inquiry process are being finalised, following the receipt of specialist advice from relevant agencies. A process has been initiated aimed at contacting all former Agriculture Protection Board employees involved with chemical spraying in the Kimberley. More accurately, it should say those involved between the mid 1970s and mid 1980s. A qualified, independent reviewer will be engaged to review all available information and to oversee the interviews of those who are contacted. I expect to make an announcement with all of the current details this week; in fact, possibly even as soon as tomorrow. (3) Not applicable.
(3) Not applicable.
(1) Is this inquiry taking place? (2) If so, in what manner and form? (3) If not, when will it commence? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, the inquiry is taking place. (2) Details of the inquiry process are being finalised, following the receipt of specialist advice from relevant agencies. A process has been initiated aimed at contacting all former Agriculture Protection Board employees involved with chemical spraying in the Kimberley. More accurately, it should say those involved between the mid 1970s and mid 1980s. A qualified, independent reviewer will be engaged to review all available information and to oversee the interviews of those who are contacted. I expect to make an announcement with all of the current details this week; in fact, possibly even as soon as tomorrow. (3) Not applicable.
(2) If so, in what manner and form? (3) If not, when will it commence? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, the inquiry is taking place. (2) Details of the inquiry process are being finalised, following the receipt of specialist advice from relevant agencies. A process has been initiated aimed at contacting all former Agriculture Protection Board employees involved with chemical spraying in the Kimberley. More accurately, it should say those involved between the mid 1970s and mid 1980s. A qualified, independent reviewer will be engaged to review all available information and to oversee the interviews of those who are contacted. I expect to make an announcement with all of the current details this week; in fact, possibly even as soon as tomorrow. (3) Not applicable.
(3) If not, when will it commence? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, the inquiry is taking place. (2) Details of the inquiry process are being finalised, following the receipt of specialist advice from relevant agencies. A process has been initiated aimed at contacting all former Agriculture Protection Board employees involved with chemical spraying in the Kimberley. More accurately, it should say those involved between the mid 1970s and mid 1980s. A qualified, independent reviewer will be engaged to review all available information and to oversee the interviews of those who are contacted. I expect to make an announcement with all of the current details this week; in fact, possibly even as soon as tomorrow. (3) Not applicable.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, the inquiry is taking place. (2) Details of the inquiry process are being finalised, following the receipt of specialist advice from relevant agencies. A process has been initiated aimed at contacting all former Agriculture Protection Board employees involved with chemical spraying in the Kimberley. More accurately, it should say those involved between the mid 1970s and mid 1980s. A qualified, independent reviewer will be engaged to review all available information and to oversee the interviews of those who are contacted. I expect to make an announcement with all of the current details this week; in fact, possibly even as soon as tomorrow. (3) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, the inquiry is taking place. (2) Details of the inquiry process are being finalised, following the receipt of specialist advice from relevant agencies. A process has been initiated aimed at contacting all former Agriculture Protection Board employees involved with chemical spraying in the Kimberley. More accurately, it should say those involved between the mid 1970s and mid 1980s. A qualified, independent reviewer will be engaged to review all available information and to oversee the interviews of those who are contacted. I expect to make an announcement with all of the current details this week; in fact, possibly even as soon as tomorrow. (3) Not applicable.
(1) Yes, the inquiry is taking place. (2) Details of the inquiry process are being finalised, following the receipt of specialist advice from relevant agencies. A process has been initiated aimed at contacting all former Agriculture Protection Board employees involved with chemical spraying in the Kimberley. More accurately, it should say those involved between the mid 1970s and mid 1980s. A qualified, independent reviewer will be engaged to review all available information and to oversee the interviews of those who are contacted. I expect to make an announcement with all of the current details this week; in fact, possibly even as soon as tomorrow. (3) Not applicable.
(2) Details of the inquiry process are being finalised, following the receipt of specialist advice from relevant agencies. A process has been initiated aimed at contacting all former Agriculture Protection Board employees involved with chemical spraying in the Kimberley. More accurately, it should say those involved between the mid 1970s and mid 1980s. A qualified, independent reviewer will be engaged to review all available information and to oversee the interviews of those who are contacted. I expect to make an announcement with all of the current details this week; in fact, possibly even as soon as tomorrow. (3) Not applicable.
(3) Not applicable.
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